Jay Baker
DirectorJay Baker is a veteran animation storyboard artist and director who worked on Invincible's first two seasons, with a career spanning Walt Disney Feature Animation to Marvel's X-Men '97.
Invincible Role
Baker worked on Invincible at Skybound from April 2019 to October 2020, directing episodes 105 and 202 while also storyboarding episodes 105 and 108 and contributing additional revisions, character design, and effects work across episodes 101 through 108. His run on the series covered its first season launch and into its second season.
Career and Notable Roles
Baker began his animation career in 1996 in the effects department at Walt Disney Feature Animation, later moving into storyboarding in 2004 on films including Tarzan and The Emperor's New Groove. He has since worked on titles such as Young Justice and Twilight of the Gods, and most recently served as Animatics Director and storyboard artist on Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 from 2022 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jay Baker?
Jay Baker is a veteran animation storyboard artist and director who worked on Invincible's first two seasons, with a career spanning Walt Disney Feature Animation to Marvel's X-Men '97.
What did Jay Baker do on Invincible?
Baker worked on Invincible at Skybound from April 2019 to October 2020, directing episodes 105 and 202 while also storyboarding episodes 105 and 108.
How did Jay Baker start his animation career?
Baker began his animation career in 1996 in the effects department at Walt Disney Feature Animation.
What films did Jay Baker storyboard early in his career?
Baker moved into storyboarding in 2004, working on films including Tarzan and The Emperor's New Groove.
What has Jay Baker worked on most recently?
Baker most recently served as Animatics Director and storyboard artist on Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 from 2022 to 2024, after also working on titles such as Young Justice and Twilight of the Gods.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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